New York City’s annual Halloween Dog Parade almost didn’t happen because of problems with insurance. But sponsors saved the fun event in which hundreds of canines compete in front of thousands of spectators.

This year’s festivities took place at the East River Park Amphitheater rather than its traditional home, Tompkins Square Park in the city’s East Village neighborhood. Despite these shakeups, the dogs’ outfits were just as adorable and imaginative as ever. (Michael Walsh/Yahoo News)

A dog dressed as UPS worker is seen during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A dog dressed as a dinosaur is seen during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

Susan from New York City holds her dog Tasha dressed as the Pope during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

ZZ the disco queen is ready to see the judges during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A Maltese is dressed like a can of food during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A dog in costume eagerly awaits the start of the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Square Park in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A dog in dressed in a shark costume is seen during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

Tallulah strikes a pose while riding in carriage during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A dog in a unicorn costume looks like he wants of out of the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A dog dressed as a giraffe is seen at the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A carriage of Yorkies in dresses attend the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A dog in costume is seen during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

Oscar, a speical needs dog in costume as a reminder to vote during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A dogas Real Cream is seen on stage during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)

A dog in costume is seen during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade at East River Park Amphitheater in New York on Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo: Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News)